Under the Factories Act 1948, an adult factory worker who has worked for 240 days in a calendar year is entitled to earned leave. How many days of leave with wages does an adult worker earn for every 20 days worked?
- A 1 day ✓
- B Half a day
- C 1.5 days
- D 2 days
Correct answer: A. 1 day
Explanation
Section 79 of the Factories Act 1948 grants annual leave with wages at the rate of 1 day for every 20 days worked for adults and 1 day for every 15 days worked for children. The child rate of 1 day per 15 days is the discriminating fact: a student who knows leave accrues faster for children will reject options that blur the two rates.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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